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Fire Safety
by P. Andersen and The Hartford, 10/24/14 A big part of writing a blog is finding useful things to impart, and to impart those things in a unique way. Sometimes, others offer information in a way that is pretty excellent, though, and pointing you to that information can be as useful as reinventing the […]
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance
By P. Andersen, 10/17/14 At Levitt-Fuirst, I manage a sub-company called Risk Reduction Services (RRS). Simply, we collect proof of insurance documents from contractors for our clients. If there is a claim caused by a contractor, our clients can feel secure that the contractor has insurance to pay the claim. All of this made […]
Why Fear Insurance?
by P. Andersen, 10/9/14 This Saturday, October 11th, Levitt-Fuirst will have a booth at the Community Associations Institute Conference and Trade Show at the Ramada Inn in Fishkill, NY. In addition, Jason Schiciano, President of Levitt-Fuirst, will be a part of the 9:00 a.m. panel “Can We Do This?”, discussing the legal, accounting, and insurance ramifications of […]
New York Auto Insurance Rates – Something to Think About
by P. Andersen, 10/1/14 Reading the Chappaqua Daily Voice, this story jumped onto our radar. It isn’t surprising that auto insurance is expensive in our region, but the story made us think about the auto market in general here in New York. Something that you will hear a lot is that auto insurance has become […]
Tool Shopping at Applied.net
by P. Andersen, 9/17/14 We talk a lot about insuring your home and business, and how Levitt-Fuirst is your advocate when you have a claim. We talk about the coverages you need, the risks you face, and how we are your advisors in the insurance marketplace. This is all essential for you to know and […]
A Coop and Condo Primer
by P. Andersen, 9/10/14 Here in the region surrounding New York City, we have an abundance of both Condos and Coops. In New York City limits, Coops account for 85% of all available apartments. The buildings look the same on the outside, but the ownership structure is very different. What do you need to know […]
Your New College Student: Insurance Questions and Answers
by P. Andersen, 9/13/14 Here I sit, on the tarmac in Houston, Texas, almost to my Dallas destination. I am heading to the first game of the year for my college team, the reigning national champion Florida State Seminoles. Whenever I go see a college game, I think about those college years long long ago […]
Buying Your First Home Part 2: Finding Your Home
By: P. Andersen, 8/27/14 Last week, we covered the steps you should take before house hunting. That is the logical course, and one that will make your life easier. It is not the only course, however, as circumstances are constantly changing. Me? I found a place that met needs I didn’t really know I had, […]
Replacement Cost + Knowledge = Satisfaction
By: P. Andersen, 8/26/14 Sometimes managing a loss and resultant claim is all about the big thing, the big loss, and the true hardship. Sometimes it is something simpler, the smaller things that make a difference. During a repair of a damaged wall in an insureds residence, painting was required. Most homeowners’ property coverage […]
Coverage of the Week – Watercraft
By: Alan Mani, 8/25/14 Welcome to this week’s “Coverage of the Week” blog where we discuss a particular coverage to educate and clarify a particular topic. This week’s topic…Watercraft Insurance. Depending on the size and type of watercraft, you will be subject to different rates. I worked with one of our Personal Lines Account Executives […]
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